Summary 2016

From 24th to 31st of July 2016, the third edition of the Hydrocontest has gathered more than 250 future engineers coming from 24 universities in 13 different countries.

Working hard into the small hours, las-minute modifications, continuously exchanging, the 250 students competing in the HydroContest gave their all in order to hone their boats in these final stages. A collection of very different prototypes began competing on Thursday and produced some stunning racing.

“I am always impressed by the teams’ work, but this year we’ve moved up a notch in terms of quality.”

In the end, two French teams came out on top. During the qualifications, Nantes’ Centrale had established the best time in the light weight category and took first place in difficult weather conditions. With a simple design and a classic displacement catamaran, the team from Nantes won the final in a 100% French derby against the ENSTA Bretagne – Paris-La-Villette.

The long-distance race was run in a fun atmosphere. All 24 universities set out on a race-quiz-swimming-paddle relay before racing their boats in an endurance race. The HEIA from Fribourg, las year’s winner in this category, won again finishing the two hours of racing in a downpour.